an Afrikan design research laboratory exploring how archives, spatial knowledge, practice, language and material culture shape the future of design.

formall works across architecture, interiors, research, publishing, education and cultural heritage to produce new knowledge rooted in african perspectives.

Form for all and form from all

We believe design is more than making objects and buildings. It is a way of generating knowledge, preserving memory and imagining alternative futures.

Through practice-led research, archival investigations and interdisciplinary collaboration, formall develops new methods for understanding Afrikan design histories while shaping contemporary practice.

From archives to futures

We work with institutions, universities and cultural organisations to uncover overlooked histories and translate them into contemporary design practice.

We are building Afrika's design knowledge infrastructure.

formall creates archives, publications, exhibitions, educational programmes and design research that preserve cultural knowledge while enabling future generations of designers to build upon it.

Form for all and form from all

From archives to futures

We are building Afrika's design knowledge infrastructure. formall creates archives, publications, exhibitions, educational programmes and design research that preserve cultural knowledge while enabling future generations of designers to build upon it.

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We are building Afrika's design knowledge infrastructure.

formall creates archives, publications, exhibitions, educational programmes and design research that preserve cultural knowledge while enabling future generations of designers to build upon it.